--- title: "Secure English Language Test venue provision in the UK" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e054c34-d976-4b5b-b69d-01efe1693af8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e054c34-d976-4b5b-b69d-01efe1693af8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e054c34-d976-4b5b-b69d-01efe1693af8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e054c34-d976-4b5b-b69d-01efe1693af8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2020-09-15" --- # Secure English Language Test venue provision in the UK Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e054c34-d976-4b5b-b69d-01efe1693af8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e054c34-d976-4b5b-b69d-01efe1693af8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e054c34-d976-4b5b-b69d-01efe1693af8.json) ## Summary The British Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of Secure English Language Test venues across 13 locations in the UK, including two new cities, under the title "Secure English Language Test venue provision in the UK." The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with an open procurement method aimed at ensuring inclusivity for all interested suppliers. The tender period will close on 21st September 2020, and the successful contract, which has a total value of £1.7 million, is set to commence on 19th October 2020 and last for one year, with a potential one-year extension under the same budget. This opportunity is particularly attractive for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those involved in service provision related to education and training. Companies well-suited to compete will include those capable of supporting the logistical and operational needs required for running IELTS venues, particularly those with experience in education-focused services. Bidders need to demonstrate their capability as part of the registration process on the British Council's e-tendering portal, creating a pathway for SMEs to engage in significant public contracts and potentially expand their business operations. ## Notice This procurement is for UKVI Computer delivered IELTS venues for 13 locations (to include two new cities) in line with the new home office concession. The tender will be open to all. We are looking for several suppliers to ensure we meet all our location requirements. Contract is for one year with a total budget of PS1.7M across all suppliers with a possible extension of 1 year at the same budget. Additional information: Bidders will be required to register on British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil in order to take part in the tender process. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and 'means of proof' will be required. These conditions are outlined in the ITT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc7b5f7-a641-4767-a9f7-82e2c0d8e598 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 19 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 6BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2020 at 11:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc7b5f7-a641-4767-a9f7-82e2c0d8e598 - 18 Aug 2020 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc7b5f7-a641-4767-a9f7-82e2c0d8e598 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc7b5f7-a641-4767-a9f7-82e2c0d8e598 15th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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